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The group was known in school to be class clowns. Normally in shows they would show up in women’s clothing for victims of earthquakes and typhoons and would start to sing off-key in poetry readings. |
The group was known in school to be class clowns. Normally in shows they would show up in women’s clothing for victims of earthquakes and typhoons and would start to sing off-key in poetry readings. |
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The group eventually landed as front acts for alternative rock band [[The Eraserheads]]. [[Buwi Meneses]] and [[Dindin Moreno]] were added as bassist and drummer respectively. When they graduated high school, of their original members, Jerick and Miko, decided to leave the group |
The group eventually landed as front acts for alternative rock band [[The Eraserheads]]. [[Buwi Meneses]] and [[Dindin Moreno]] were added as bassist and drummer respectively. When they graduated high school, of their original members, Jerick and Miko, decided to leave the group pursuing other interests. Shortly thereafter, [[Darius Semaña]] (lead guitar) joined to complete the sextet. |
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Originally, Parokya ni Edgar was called Comic Relief. However, they decided to change the name in homage to an ancient classroom joke. It revolves around the story of [[Noli Me Tangere]], one of Miranda’s school subjects. |
Originally, Parokya ni Edgar was called Comic Relief. However, they decided to change the name in homage to an ancient classroom joke. It revolves around the story of [[Noli Me Tangere]], one of Miranda’s school subjects. |
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Miranda and the rest of Parokya ni Edgar playeed in [[Club Dredd]], one of the famous clubs in [[Manila]] during that time |
Miranda and the rest of Parokya ni Edgar playeed in [[Club Dredd]], one of the famous clubs in [[Manila]] during that time, coming out during the height of the [[Pinoy rock]] explosion, with the Filipino rock community giving in to the influence of especially [[grunge]] acts such as [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], [[Pearl Jam]] and [[Soundgarden]]. |
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Eventually, the late managing director of [[Universal Records]], Bella Dy Tan, signed them as contract artists after witnessing one of their performances at Club Dredd. The band garnered triple platinum for their first album ''Khangkhunghernitz''. |
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Miranda dated actress [[Kaye Abad]] for a long period of time until their break-up in 2009. |
Miranda dated actress [[Kaye Abad]] for a long period of time until their break-up in 2009. |
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Alfonso "Chito" Miranda, Jr. (born February 7, 1976) is a Filipino singer and songwriter who is best known as the lead singer for the band Parokya ni Edgar.[1]
Life and career
Miranda fondly called by a number of monikers by both his family and friends: Buloy, Mamaryman, Chito, Edgar, or Boy Duwal.
Miranda attended high school in Ateneo de Manila University when he met his now fellow band members, namely, Gab Chee Kee, Vinci Montaner, Jeric Estaco, and Miko Yap. They played vocalists and guitarists, respectively.
The group was known in school to be class clowns. Normally in shows they would show up in women’s clothing for victims of earthquakes and typhoons and would start to sing off-key in poetry readings.
The group eventually landed as front acts for alternative rock band The Eraserheads. Buwi Meneses and Dindin Moreno were added as bassist and drummer respectively. When they graduated high school, of their original members, Jerick and Miko, decided to leave the group pursuing other interests. Shortly thereafter, Darius Semaña (lead guitar) joined to complete the sextet.
Originally, Parokya ni Edgar was called Comic Relief. However, they decided to change the name in homage to an ancient classroom joke. It revolves around the story of Noli Me Tangere, one of Miranda’s school subjects.
Miranda and the rest of Parokya ni Edgar playeed in Club Dredd, one of the famous clubs in Manila during that time, coming out during the height of the Pinoy rock explosion, with the Filipino rock community giving in to the influence of especially grunge acts such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.
Eventually, the late managing director of Universal Records, Bella Dy Tan, signed them as contract artists after witnessing one of their performances at Club Dredd. The band garnered triple platinum for their first album Khangkhunghernitz.
Miranda dated actress Kaye Abad for a long period of time until their break-up in 2009.
Discography
With Parokya ni Edgar
- Khangkhungkherrnitz (1996)
- Buruguduystunstugudunstuy (1997)
- Gulong Itlog Gulong (1999)
- Edgar Edgar Musikahan (2002)
- Bigotilyo (2003)
- Halina Sa Parokya (2005)
- Matira Matibay: PG-13 (Singles 1994-2007) (2007)
- Solid (2007)
- Middle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop Rockers (2010)
References
- ^ Sutton, Michael. "Biography: Parokya Ni Edgar". AMG. Retrieved 19 May 2010.